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A trial date has been set for a 24-year-old Regina man — previously convicted in relation to a fatal stabbing — who is facing new knife-related charges. Ashton Joseph James Lavallee appeared at Regina Provincial Court on Tuesday by video link from the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre. During his brief appearance, a defence lawyer appeared with him asking that his newest charges — possession of a weapon, assault with a weapon and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking — be set down for trial on July 31 at provincial court. Crown and defence evidence at trial is expected to be presented within a day.